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Ntila Mehlape
Football Bursary Student
Athlete
profiles
What does the VC Sports Club mean to you and
the other
students on campus?
The VC Sports Club means a lot to myself and many
students on campus as it is a
way to express ourselves outside the area of academ
ics. Many of us have goals in
sports for after varsity and the VC Sports Club aids
us in maintaining fitness and
having fun with our friends.
Describe a few of your highlights of being a Vars
ity College
student.
In 2015 we competed in the USSA league with the
Varsity College Football Club.
We played an away game against the University of
Johannesburg who were the
reigning champions of the Varsity Sports at the time.
We played and lost
2-1 but it was one of the best games and efforts that
the team showed.
It was a professional setting and it was a really compe
titive game.
All of my highlights at VC are sports related.
Jason van’t Slot
Mountain Biking Club Captain
Why do you think it’s important to keep active?
It is important for students to keep active because it’s a great stress release, it really clears your mind
– healthy body, healthy mind. I find that I always feel much better after a ride once all the endorphins
have been released. It also improves your confidence – as you develop in your sport it affects your
self esteem in everyday life too. Keeping active at Varsity is particularly important as you are at your
prime physically – unfortunately most students jeopardise this by dropping sport completely after it
being compulsory at school.
Describe what it’s like to be a student athlete.
Being a student athlete is great. I have made good friends through the sports clubs at VC. You get to
know your team mates quite well and there is tons of banter with each other. At sports socials you
meet so many other sports orientated and likeminded people – it is such a vibe. Competing for your
Varsity is extremely fulfilling and gives you that extra motivation to dig deeper.
Jessica Lardant
Hockey
What does the VC Sports Club mean to you?
It’s a place to make friends and be social with people who love doing the same thing as you. A place to
interact with people and learn more about different types of activities, as well as sharing knowledge
and passion for your own sport.
What made you choose hockey as your chosen sport?
I love being a team player and I fell in love with the game at a very young age and decided to pursue it
and just never stopped, and I will continue to play for as long as I can.